Remarkable 1922 Grid Season Highlights and Harvard Plans
Harvard’s 1922 season features bold plays and surprises. The piece notes planned 1923 opponents like Notre Dame and Michigan as Harvard weighs options if Centre College drops out, and cites key tackles, fumbles, and standout scores from Centre, Florida, Syracuse, Nebraska, Yale, and Notre Dame Indiana games.
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New York
Navy
Centre College
Harvard
Philadelphia
Centré
Pennsylvania
Centre
Michigan
Wisconsin
Notre Dame
Fumbling Practice Highlights At Athens High
Athens High football drills focus on ball handling and recovery as Coach Doug Torrence guides players. Davis at quarterback shows dynamic runs while Clark and Maple swap positions on the line. A strong practice signals improved overall team performance this season.
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Hill Top
Doug
Torrence
Thia
Athens High
Davis
St. Xavier
Clark
Maple
Tribe
SIKI'S LIFE STORY OF A BOXER FROM SENEGAL TO EUROPE
The narrative tracks Siki from Senegal to France then Holland and Germany, highlighting boxing triumphs, a Dutch marriage to Lyntje Van Appeltje, and a son Louis. He recalls Paris victories over Derenzy and Carpentier, Dutch receptions, a Rotterdam tribute, and later German bouts in 1921, noting mixed crowd reactions to colored fighters.
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Senegal
France
Paris
Rotterdam
Slelland
Germany
Europe
Mionnet
Derenzy
van Appelterre
Folke
Lyntje
Paria
Louis
Alot
Holland
Carpentier
Breitenstrater
Spalin
Rhine
Gorman Spurs Princeton Past Harvard in Chicago Debacle
Princeton’s quarterback Johnny Gorman steadied the Tigers as they faced deficit. He directed a bold 40 yard forward pass from ten yards back of the goal line that helped keep their hopes alive and showcased his leadership and punt returning threat amid opening season pressure.
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Neidlinger
Yale
Indiana
Paul Castner
Princeton
Don Lours
Tigers
Chicago
Johnny Gorman
Gorman
Harvard
Cleaves
Ball makers consider less lively baseballs for next season
Philadelphia officials from the factory supplying major league balls hint at a change to a less lively ball next year after over 1000 home runs in two leagues. Magnates fear exaggerated free hitting may sap the thrill and plan to discuss slowing the ball at the upcoming meeting.
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Philadelphia
Pancho Villa of Manila Reported in New York
New York dispatch reports Pancho Villa of Manila P L, an American, making headlines with his arrival and noted ties to a prominent Manila firm. The brief item highlights his presence in New York on November 9.
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New York
Pancho Villa
Manila
P. L
The
Athens Club Hosts Banquet After Golf Victory
The Athens Country Club golf banquet ended a successful tournament with 68 members gathering on the porch to celebrate. George Reece served as steward. F W Bush captained the runner up team, which lost narrowly to Dr D F Biddle. Awards included golf balls, golf bags, a gold medal, and the Crooks trophy.
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Athens Country Club
George Reece
F. W. Bush
Byn
D. F. Biddle
George Whipple
Stanley Crooks
Columbus
Bush
Biddle
Will Gross
Dr. Berger
Gridiron Feats of 1922
A survey notes remarkable runs in the 1922 football season, including long gains after receiving passes, rushing after interceptions, and kickoff returns. It highlights sensational plays from scrimmage to touchdowns that thrill fans.
Tough Luck No Barrier for Rockne
South Bend Indiana reports Coach Knute Rockne at Notre Dame continuing to win despite star losses. Desch, Desch is out for the season with a heel injury after Lieb broke a leg earlier, Rockne saving Desch for track duties rather than football.
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South Dend
Ind
Knute Rockne
Notre Dame
Rockne
Gus Desch
Desch
Weight champion reunion fight set at Madison Square Garden
A boxing card at Madison Square Garden on November 27 features a rematch between the weight champion and Abe Goldstein with Pino and Young Montreal also scheduled to box. The event appears to include a Fili Lember 16 bout.
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Abe Goldstein
Montreal
Madison Square Garden
Nev
Boston
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